Trade Commissioner Assistant

Síntese Azul is recruiting a Trade Commissioner Assistant for Angolan Market for its client, the Canadian High Commission in Maputo, to be based in Maputo.

Duties

• The regional Canadian Trade Team has been met with increasing demand from Canadian and Angolan companies, and is in need of a dynamic and adaptive assistant to help manage this flow of work
• Reporting to Senior Trade Commissioner, the Trade Commissioner Assistant for Angola will be tasked with helping management with day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth functioning of the Team
• This strategic role in the Team will maintain various coordinating responsibilities such as organizing meetings, planning visits, managing schedules, compiling information and maintaining files organized, composing correspondence, managing event logistics, drafting reports, and translating documents (English-Portuguese)
• The Trade Commissioner Assistant for Angola will frequently be required to work in a fast-paced environment with restricted timelines
• Training and travel opportunities will be offered for this exciting job

Requisites

Language profile

• Fluency in Portuguese, oral and written
• Professional working proficiency in English, oral and written
• Ability to work in French is a plus

Education

• Medium degree or Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited institution, university or college in the fields of business, communications, or international studies or relevant experience

Experience

• Familiarity with business and marketing concepts and the delivery of client-focused services
• Experience organizing events designed to promote networking
• Organization and maintenance of a large network of contacts across various sectors
• The ability to communicate with high level officials, clients and contacts in an effective and respectful manner
• Experience in responding to client enquiries, conducting research, and drafting reports
• Experience contributing to a team of professionals in achieving organizational objectives/goals

Knowledge of

• Standard Microsoft Office Suite software applications
• Administrative processes and financial record-keeping
• Local government and industry structures, major economic and political issues and impacts
• Mozambique and Mozambican industry
• Angola and Angolan industry would be an advantage
• General research skills
• Business and event management
• IT and social media

Ability to

• Manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Communicate with senior executives and handle requests for appointments and meetings
• Function as part of and contribute to a team
• Cope with work pressures, be adaptable & flexible

Personal Suitability

• The successful candidate will be a team player who is able to work with a wide variety of industries
• This individual should be self-motivated, results-oriented, and client service focused
• Energy, consistently good judgment in interpersonal relations, professionalism, and tactful interaction with people of various backgrounds
• Good interpersonal skills, strong organizational and communication abilities

Desirable qualifications

• Established network of contacts in government and/or industry
• Previous work experience in an international organization or association
• Private sector work experience in business administration
• Conditions of employment:
• Right to work legally in Mozambique
• Eligibility for a Government of Canada Reliability Status which includes a criminal and credit background check
• The ability to occasionally travel and work overtime

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• Submitted resumes should be no longer than 2 pages. Competitive applicants should prepare a cover letter in the form of an email that clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements of the position, as well as outlines details of your relevant experience and background
• The contact information of three references should also be provided
• Hard copy applications will not be accepted